Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 618 The Beauty Store Buzz

Cherise strolled through the mall, her gaze fixed on clothing with price tags far beyond her means. “When did I become Isaac’s rival?” she wondered.

Hadn’t they always been allies?

Isaac had even once referred to her as his mentor!

“Since when were we not rivals?”

Lucy alternated between selecting bracelets and giving Cherise a sympathetic look. “You were so engrossed in your research that you didn’t notice the rumors, right?”

Cherise paused, then nodded.

She had no idea how she and Isaac had become rivals.

“Isaac was once Ms. Lane’s most promising protégé.”

Lucy gestured toward the bracelets in the display case, casually glancing at Cherise, who was scanning the surroundings. “Weren’t you the one who received the only chance for a study abroad program from our hospital?” Lucy confirmed.

“If it hadn’t been for you, Isaac would have had that opportunity.”

surgery sets you apart. You’re not on the same level, so it was rightfully given

Cherise paused.

when she

we became rivals just

eyes and scoffed, “Of

factors at play. The young quota in our hospital’s cardiac surgery department is

Ms. Lane passionately advocating for Isaac, even clashing with

it weren’t

Cherise paused.

had been oblivious to

it up,

indeed been in a competitive position

had always collaborated

mentioned it, it all came back to her

Ms. Lane had been harboring resentment against her for

sighed. Since things had come to this point, she could only take it one step

accompanied Cherise to the mall

luxury goods, and Lucy didn’t find anything she liked. Lucy grew weary after aimlessly meandering through the

and pleaded,